1 of every 5 homes for sale in April was new construction. The number of newly built homes on the market fell just 10.5% year over year in April, the smallest decline in 2020 to date, while the supply of
41% of Redfin Offers Faced Bidding Wars in Late April, Early May Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The lack of housing supply is partly responsible for surprisingly high competition rates. Nationwide, 41.1% of Redfin offers faced competition in the four weeks ending on May 10. In a handful of metros, the bidding war rate was above 60%.
11 Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Ideas
We all want visitors and families to feel welcome when they visit our homes. You also want your home’s exterior looking its best when you are getting ready to sell. Whether you are planning on staying in your home for
Homebuyer Demand Outpaced Supply Mid-Pandemic, Leading to Lower Sales and Preventing Price Declines
Supply of homes for sale was down 24% from a year ago in April and new listings fell by 42%, but home prices were still up 5% The effects of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdowns hit the housing market
What You Need to Know About Cleveland Real Estate During COVID-19
The US housing market has gone through many changes during this COVID-19 pandemic. Homebuyers all over the country are wondering how Coronavirus may impact the homebuying process in their local market. As we enter the homebuying and selling season we
House Hunters’ Hunger for Small Towns Continues to Soar—Even as Interest in Big Cities Begins to Recover
Pageviews of houses in small towns are surging amid the coronavirus pandemic, while big cities are staging a more modest comeback. A remote home in the woods in a tiny Illinois village 67 miles southwest of Chicago was one of
Charting the Coronavirus Pandemic’s Latest Impact on the Housing Market
As states start to relax stay-at-home restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, more Americans are putting their homes up for sale—and setting higher expectations for what their houses are worth. But supply has yet to catch up to homebuying demand, which
15 Factors That Influence Your Home’s Resale Value
Whether you’re looking to purchase or sell a home, not all properties are created equal, and not all retain good resale value. Meaning when the time comes to sell your home, you may receive fewer offers, offers under your asking
Post-Pandemic Migration from Expensive Cities Likely As 1 in 4 Newly Remote Employees Expect Work-From-Home to Continue
Survey shows more than 50% of people in New York, Seattle, San Francisco and Boston would move if work-from-home became permanent. The sudden shift to remote work, brought on by the coronavirus shutdowns will accelerate a major migration away from
Home Office Ideas: 6 Unique Spaces You Can Transform into a Home Office
Working from home has become the new norm, and will likely become more commonplace in the near future. This has made having a home office more necessary and desired than ever before. If your home doesn’t have a designated room
Diary of a Pandemic, Part 2: Sell, Sell, Sell
This is the second part of an account I wrote as Redfin’s CEO about what it has been like to run a publicly traded company hit hard by the pandemic. This part discusses how, as the crisis deepened, we scrambled
Diary of a Pandemic, Part 3: The Furlough (And the Un-Furlough)
This is the third and final part of an account I wrote as Redfin’s CEO about what it has been like to run a publicly traded company hit hard by the pandemic. This part is about how a furlough and
Home-Buying Demand Passes Pre-Coronavirus Levels; Inventory Down 24%
Just the Facts: Four Key Housing Market Takeaways for This Week Home-buying demand has come roaring back, now 5.5% higher than it was pre-pandemic New listings have increased every week for the past four weeks, but can’t keep up with
Do It Together: 5 Home Projects for You and Your Household Helpers
While the kids are out of school, the adults are doing everything they can to keep their little ones safe and healthy at home – and find creative ways to alleviate the boredom and frustration they may be feeling after
Looking for a New Place? Use This Time to Create Your Wishlist
Now that many of us have spent several weeks living inside, we’ve become quite familiar with our homes – in some cases, maybe too familiar. If you were planning to move before COVID-19, and still plan to do so when
7 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors at Home
In this current moment when many of us are staying home, one of the best remedies to help alleviate some of the stress is to head outside and get some fresh air – preferably at least six feet or more
9 Easy-to-Ambitious DIY Projects to Improve Your Home
Like many homeowners, you may have eyed a home improvement project in the past only to come up short on time or inspiration. Don’t feel bad. Nearly half (43%) of all homeowners say their biggest challenge around home improvement decisions
Selling? Increase Your Home’s “Screen Appeal”
If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy. Nearly the entire country is following public health orders to stay at home through April
5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It’s Your Kitchen)
With social distancing mandates in effect across much of the country, many people working in industries deemed “non-essential” are doing their work from home. And while the constant stream of COVID-19 news, in addition to caretaking or homeschooling responsibilities, can
5 Tips for Moving During COVID-19
Amid travel bans, widespread stay-at-home orders and social-distancing mandates, millions of Americans are learning to adapt to the changes brought about by COVID-19. Countless events have been rescheduled or cancelled, but for a few people – including those who already
Does Your Home Make You Happy?
With the majority of Americans following stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus, our homes are now working overtime to fulfill the roles of offices, classrooms, gyms and community centers – and it’s easy to feel uninspired by your
Spring Cleaning 101: Make It Fast, Easy and Effective
Spring is the perfect time to open up the windows in your house and clean every surface inch, but there’s no reason to spend more time on this task than necessary. Use these tips to quickly get your home spic
5 Ways to Refresh Your Space
With springtime comes a sense of renewal, and a desire to clean, organize and refresh – especially if you’re spending a lot of time at home. Get your creative gears turning, and whip your space into shape. You’ll be surprised how
How to Install a Kitchen Faucet
If you’ve been washing your hands a lot lately, you might have started paying extra attention to your faucet. Does it drip? Is the chrome flaking off? Is it dated? Plumbing projects can be intimidating, because no one wants to
